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The Master of Arts in Counseling Program is dedicated to training clinically competent counselors who are able to integrate faith and practice into a strong counselor identity. We seek to develop compassionate and self-aware professionals who are ethically and culturally sensitive life-long learners. In doing so, we desire to empower our students to feel equipped in providing services that facilitate healing from both intrapersonal and interpersonal pain.
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Our faculty and staff know how difficult starting or resuming college can be. With a Christlike mindset, we are here to support your success throughout your program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Master of Arts in Counseling Program is dedicated to training clinically competent counselors who are able to integrate faith and practice into a strong counselor identity. We seek to develop compassionate and self-aware professionals who are ethically and culturally sensitive life-long learners. In doing so, we desire to empower our students to feel equipped in providing services that facilitate healing from both intrapersonal and interpersonal pain.
With three ways to customize your studies—Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling or Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling, the Master of Arts in Counseling degree at MNU is designed to train compassionate individuals to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be exceptional professional counselors.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Meets on-site, day/evening hybrid or evening
- Fulfill 60-62 credit hours at $669 per credit hour
- Complete your Master’s degree in 33 months
- Attend classes in Olathe
ADMISSION DEADLINES
- May 1, 2023
- Standard deadline: Now accepting applications for Fall 2023 start.
- Classes start: Fall 2023
If you’re hoping to earn your counseling degree, consider the benefits MNU’s Counseling Education program offers. We are the only faith-based private university in Kansas to offer a CACREP-accredited graduate program in counseling. In addition, our program boasts the most significant number of students and full-time faculty of any program in the state. This means each student receives the resources of an extensive program while we also maintain a small personalized 12 to 1 faculty-to-student ratio.
Our program incorporates a high level of scholarship with real-world application, supervised client counseling, and integration of psychology and Christian faith. Our graduates consistently score over a 95% pass rate on the national counselors’ exam, with top scores in the nation each year.
While in the program, you’ll receive guided practice from practicing faculty. We partner with over 45 private practices, churches, and agencies across the metropolitan Kansas City area, including our onsite clinical facility. Many of these partners are so impressed with MNU interns that they will not consider interns from other institutions.
There has never been a greater need for prepared professionals to assist those struggling with emotional and psychological pain. Let us show you how you can begin.
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A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.
Credit Hours:
- Mental Health & Marriage Couple Family 60 total
- School Counseling 62 total
Tuition:
Tuition:
$669/credit hour *
for new starts.
Payment Options
Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The Total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.
Financial Aid Available
The Master of Arts in Counseling program at MidAmerica Nazarene University is approved for the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at (913) 971-3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.
This program is eligible for the RISE Opportunity Scholarship. MNU has committed over 2 million dollars to support adult students who wish to complete an advanced degree. Apply now or connect with admissions to learn more: pgadmissions@mnu.edu or 913.971.3800
The MNU program understands that counseling is both an art and a science blending rigorous academic standards with real-world training.